Beaminster St Mary's Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Clay Lane Beaminster Dorset DT8 3BY |
| Phone | 01308862201 |
| Reference Number | 140560 |
Beaminster St Mary’s Academy has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from requires improvement to a good rating overall. The school fosters a positive and vibrant community where pupils feel safe and are eager to learn. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong, contributing to a supportive environment. However, while the curriculum is well-sequenced in certain areas, there are gaps in clarity for essential knowledge in other subjects, particularly in ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, can learn as effectively as possible. This has been a key area identified for improvement by the inspectors.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 125 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.2%
Girls: 56.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 2 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 3 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 5 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 6 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.2% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and feel motivated in a positive school environment.
- Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils, enhancing safety and happiness.
- High expectations for behaviour are met with fair application of rewards and sanctions.
- A well-sequenced curriculum allows for effective learning in phonics and mathematics.
- Pupils with SEND receive accurate support plans tailored to their individual needs.
- Effective phonics teaching enables most pupils to become fluent readers by key stage 2.
Areas for Improvement
- Essential knowledge in some subjects is not broken down into sufficiently small steps.
- Teaching does not always match the needs of pupils with SEND, hindering their learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | -5.1 | ||
| Maths | -1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Fairoak Way, Mosterton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3JQ |
2.35 miles |
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Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Drimpton Road, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3QL |
2.42 miles |
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Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Salwayash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5JE |
2.62 miles |
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Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Hill, Powerstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TB |
4.29 miles |
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Loders CofE Primary Academy
Loders, Loders, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3SA |
4.77 miles |
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St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Pymore Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TR |
4.87 miles |
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Maiden Beech Academy
Lyme Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8HG |
4.94 miles |
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Kithill, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AS |
4.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Beaminster School
Newtown, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EP |
0.37 miles |
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Mountjoy School
Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HB |
0.51 miles |
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The Sir John Colfox Academy
Ridgeway, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3DT |
4.47 miles |